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Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy

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The one-year programme in liturgy, conducted by the National Centre for Liturgy, offers candidates the opportunity to study liturgy under its theological, historical, spiritual and pastoral aspects. It is planned to meet the needs of people for their future or continued work in liturgy at parish, community or diocesan level. 


Admission Requiremen
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= A basic academic qualification at second level
= Two years of professional studies or two years of pastoral experience. 


Aims Of The Liturgy Course
    =Provides a comprehensive training in liturgy and a leadership role in pastoral work
    =Prepares for parish and diocesan ministry



Programme of Study

The course is a taught programme through lectures, workshops and practical sessions. Tutorial assistance is available to students and this can enable them to concentrate on particular aspects of liturgy. 
The main areas of study include: 
                            Theology and Practice of Liturgy 
                            Eucharist 
                            Sacraments
                            Liturgy and Time 
                            Prayer and Liturgy 
                            Spirituality
                            Human Communication in Liturgy 
                            Music
Complementary Courses Include: 
                            The Bible in Worship 
                            Early Christian Worship
                            Eastern Rites 
                            Church Art and Architecture 
                            Ministry 
                            Liturgy and Culture 
                            Liturgy and Pastoral Care

Assessment
    =Written work in the form of term essays
    =An oral examination on completion of the programme

    =Major written work of 10,000 words


Benefits of Studying Liturgy

    =Helps deepen and appreciate the fullness of life that Christ offers through the liturgical celebrations
    =More effective in the ministry of reading, music, baptismal teams, liturgy groups, RCIA, bereavement groups, 
    care of the sick, prayer groups


TImetable
  =Classes on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10.00 -12.00 and 2.00 - 4.00 p.m.

Link to Other Courses
Masters' in Liturgy         Higher Diploma in Liturgy        Diploma in Church Music

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